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Patent GB-189714136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Mechanism and Machines for giving Electric Shocks.
Inventor: ASHBURNER FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-06-10
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 14,136. Ashburner, F. June 10. Electricity, administering.-The primary circuit of an induction coil with pull handles is completed when the coin striking one end of a beam a tilts it into the position shown in dotted lines, so that the other end wipes a curved plate n. The beam sinks to its original position slowly, being provided with a pawl which catches in a ratchet-wheel j governed by an escapement f.
Patent GB-189714887-A (GB)
Title: Lock Nut Washer and Bolt.
Inventor: JACKSON JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1897-06-19
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 14,887. Jackson, J. H., and Jones, D. R. June 19. Locking nuts and bolts.-The nut C is locked by a spring bolt N which may be situated in the nut and engage with a hole L in the washer D or the work A, or may be situated in the washer or the work and engage with a a hole in the nut. The washer is kept from turning by projections or lugs H engaging with recesses in the work, and the bolt may be similarly fixed by a lug E. The bolt N has a crosshead which, when raised from its notch in the nut and turned, holds the bolt inoperative. The screw bolt may be locked in a similar way by a spring bolt placed in its head.
Patent GB-189714970-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Making Imitation Marbles, Stones, and Gems, applicable also for Hardening Stone and rendering it impervious.
Inventor: DANIELLI JEAN MARIE
Filed: 1897-06-21
Granted: 1898-06-21
Abstract: 14,970. Danielli, J. M. June 21. Gems.-In the preparation of artificial gems, oriental or other alabaster, or like calcareous stone, is saturated with alum, calcined, reduced to powder, and converted into a paste with the addition of suitable colouring - matter. The gems are moulded from the paste, allowed to set, and polished in the usual way. They are then dried in an oven and immersed, hot, in a warm solution of borate and chloride of sodium and potash alum. After again drying in the oven the articles are exposed to the air for some days, and are then immersed in a hot bath of pine resin, dammar gum, carnauba wax, and paraffin. The surface is finally cleaned with carbon bisulphide, benzine, turpentine, sulphuric ether, or other solvent. Calcareous plaster, such as chalk, may be used in place of alabaster in preparing the artificial product.
Patent GB-189716268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Boxes.
Inventor: HAYWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-07-09
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 16,268. Hayward, T. July 9. Match boxes.-A match box, adapted for delivering matches singly, comprises a metal, wood, or other case A, fitted with a curved, inclined, or other suitably-shaped guide - block a<1> which directs the matches towards a hole a<3> whence they are withdrawn by hand. A striking-plate is secured to the inside of the case, and projects partly across the hole u<3>, which can be closed by means of a pivoted lid a<5>.
Patent GB-189719849-A (GB)
Inventor: HORTON THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 19,849. Horton, T. W., and Pullen, W. Aug. 28. Vapour burners for brazing etc.; oil supply.- Relates to a vapour burner for use in brazing, and for other purposes. The oil from a container A is forced by an air pump B up the pipe C, and through a flexible tube D fitted with a stop-cock E to a pipe h<1>, passing down the handle F and formed into a coil H ending with the burner h. The flame impinges on the tube h<1> which extends across the coil H. The handle F is covered with asbestos, asbestos string, or other non-conductor of heat, and supports the nozzle J surrounding the vaporizer H. The burner may be enclosed in a cup to hold methylated spirits for starting the apparatus. The coil H may be tapered at the end where the flame issues. Instead of the coil a casing with an annular chamber may be used, and the flow of oil may be regulated by a spring valve opened by a hand-lever.
Patent GB-189729401-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Lighter for Incadescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: LANDSBERG VALENTIN
Filed: 1897-12-11
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 29,401. Landsberg, V. Dec. 11. Incandescent gas lamps in which the pilot jet is ignited by platinum black, and is extinguished after the ignition of the main burner. When the main gas cock b is slowly turned on, the levers b<1>, d<1> operate the bye-pass cock d, and the platinum igniting - device d<2> ignites the pilot flame. After the main flame has been lit from the pilot jet, the further movement of the cock b causes the levers b<1>, d<1> to close the cock b and extinguish the pilot flame.
Patent GB-189729611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mining of Placer Deposits or similar Deposits of a Sedimentary Nature, and Extraction of the Gold or other Valuable Material therefrom.
Inventor: LAY WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-12-14
Abstract: 29,611. Lay, W. F. Dec. 14. Hydraulic mining.-Relates to the mining or extraction of gold and other valuable products from placer deposits and the like where the supply of water is limited. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the plant. A represents the deposit, and B the bed-rock or clay. A pit is excavated in the deposit until the bed-rock is exposed, and then a sump D is formed in the latter. The material is washed down to the sump by the water from the nozzles F, F<1> connected to the pipe G which is supplied with water by the pump Q driven by power. Additional water may be supplied to the pit through the pipe s. The water and mineral are drawn from the sump through the pipe E by a centrifugal pump H driven also by power, and delivered to a revolving screen (or screens) I or to a crushing-apparatus. The coarse material of no value falls into a hopper C, and is conveyed to a dump. The goldbearing material may be conveyed to a second screen K, and thence to a settling-tank L or amalgamating-table M. N' is a tank for collecting the water for re-use, and R is a pump for supplying water to the screens. The screens are preferably made of steel stiffened by longitudinal bars, which also serve as stirrers. They are supported by trunnions carried on adjustable brackets.
Patent GB-189800388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Combing Wool and other Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: SHACKLETON BELTON
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 388. Shackleton, B. Jan. 6 Combing-machines.-The bush f is provided with flanges g, g<1>, which extend over the upper surface of the frame and carry long ribs h, h<1> engaging with slots k, k<1> in the frame. The ribs on the flanges may embrace the upper part of the frame, or the flanges may engage with vertically-projecting ribs on the frame.
Patent GB-189801441-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Automatic Inflation of Pneumatic Tyres for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: KERSTING JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 1441. Kersting, J., and Herz, M. Jan. 19. Wheels with air-compressing appliances; tyres, pneumatic-Means for the automatic inflation of the tyre by the rotation of the wheel are described. At one part of the circumference the air tube a is contracted and is reinforced so that its walls l are almost inexpansible. In the space thus formed between the air tube and the cover m a small elastic chamber p is placed, provided with suction and delivery valves s, d. When the chamber p is compressed, air is forced from it through the valve d into the air tube, and as the chamber regains its original form it draws air in through the valve s, which communicates with the external atmosphere through the chamber k or a corresponding tube. If desired, an additional chamber q may be formed in the air tube, the air being forced from the chamber p into the chamber q and thence through the valve v into the air tube. The invention is applicable also to tyres having no detachable outer cover m.
Patent GB-189809507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars.
Inventor: GULLINE HENRY LAWRENCE
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 9507. Gulline, H. L. April 25 Collars, neck.-The rim or forewale of the collar is made of a single metallic tube a with a closed flange b, the metal being of sufficient resiliency for the two ends at the top of the collar to be sprung apart to admit the horse's neck.
Patent GB-189810902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brooms, Brushes and the like.
Inventor: DOWLER AUSTALL GODWIN
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 10,902. Dowler, A. G. May 12. Stocks.-The stocks of long-handled brooms, boot brushes, &c. are made in two parts, so that the position of some of the bristles which have become worn more than the rest may be altered and the life of the brush prolonged. Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of a broom in which the part b carrying the bristles c can be slid away from the part a to which the handle is attached, reversed, and slid back again. The parts a, b are held together by wire clips d' fitting into grooves in the part b. Fig. 8 shows one end of a boot brush. The end bristles c' are fixed to a disc c which can be rotated about the screw d. The disc is held stationary by a spring e or by a projection fitting into a groove.
Patent GB-189815502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alkalies, and in Means applicable for use therein.
Inventor: HARGREAVES JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 15,502. Hargreaves, J. July 14. Chloride.-Relates to the process of, and means for, electrolytically manufacturing alkalies described in Specification No. 18,173, A.D. 1893. In each cathode compartment a there is arranged a vertical series of inclined metal plates or strips b, extending from the cover-plate c of the cell to the surface of the cathode d, whereby the cathode is supported in close contact with the diaphragm. The strips are supported in position on the cover-plate by embedding them in cement e. The lower edges b<1> of the strips b are serrated, so as to form openings for the free passage of the steam and gases over the surface of the cathode. The liquid flows away from the cathode through the channels l<1>. The woven-wire cathode d is flattened by rolling, so as to fit close against the diaphragm. The walls of the anode cells are composed, either wholly or in part, of Portland cement k, preferably in conjunction with a filling of brick, stone, or similar material m, saturated with paraffin wax, pitch, tar, and the like. The brine solution is circulated through the anode cell, the weakened solution flowing off with the chlorine. The chlorine is then separated, and the solution, strengthened by the addition of fresh salt, is returned to the cell. Some organic substance, such as sugar, sawdust, or the like, can be added, but in this case the chlorine evolved is mixed with carbonic acid.
Patent GB-189819495-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Carrier or Holder for Hats, Gloves, and Light Articles.
Inventor: QUIGLY JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 19,495. Quigly, J., Simpson, R., and Blair, M. A. Sept. 13. Clothes-hanging apparatus; chairs; hat pegs. -Relates to an attachment to the handle of an umbrella for use as a temporary hat peg, for carrying gloves, letters, tickets, parcels, and the like, which may also be attached to a chair, a hall rack, a bicycle, or other object. In the section of the carrier, Fig. 3, the tube 1 fits over the end of the handle of an umbrella. The spring hook 15 serves to attach the carrier to the arm of a chair, bicycle, or other object. The gloves or other light articles are clipped between the tube and an elastic band 6, one end of which is fixed to the tube at 7, while the other end is connected to a piston 9 which is forced up by a spiral spring 12. A hat may be suspended on the knob 14 when the carrier is clipped to a chair or other fixed object. When parcels are too heavy to be carried by the elastic band, they may be tied on with cord.
Patent GB-189906397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 6397. Boult, A. J., [Mollespuyredon, E.]. March 24. Heads; steering- mechanism. - Relates to means for adjusting the steering - post in the head, to assist in ascending and descending inclines. In the arrangement shown in the Figure, the steering-post is screwed through a socket mounted in ball bearings i the e head C, the position of the steering-post being adjusted by rotating a wheel B secured to the socket A.
Patent GB-189909805-A (GB)
Title: Engaging and Disengaging Devices for Gearing.
Inventor: DAIMLER GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9805. Daimler, G. May 9. ,Variable-speed gearing; reversing-gearing.-Relates to an arrangement of engaging and disengaging devices by which the driving-shaft is uncoupled before the gear can be changed. The countershaft G may be driven by any one of the four sets of wheels from the shaft B, which is itself driven through a clutch A, D. The wheels on the shaft B are united in pairs; each provided with an actuating-rod formed with a rack on its end. The hand-lever H is formed with a toothed segment, and can be moved along its pin to gear with either rack, the quadrant M being formed with two separate guideways connected by a central slot through which the lever may be passed from one to the other. When the lever is moved to change the gear, a nose h<1> formed on it, acting through the link i and lever K, draws back the shaft B and the cone D from engagement with the part A. Normally a spring L keeps the two parts of the clutch in engagement. For reversing, an intermediate pinion mounted on a bell-crank lever is thrown into gear by means of an additional toothed segment formed on the hand-lever, which is connected to the bell crank by a rack bar and pin-and-slot mechanism. The quadrant is formed with an additional guideway, the entrance to which may be closed by a spring latch.
Patent GB-189915151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means to be Employed in the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: CLEMM ADOLF
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 15,151. Clemm, A. July 22. Sulphuric acid.-Anhydrous sulphurous acid and dried oxygen or air are passed over red-hot copper sulphate employed as a contact material. The copper sulphate is prepared for use by mixing crystallized copper sulphate with moistened unbaked clay to form a stiff paste, which is moulded into balls, plates, tubes, &c., and heated to drive off the water of crystallization.
Patent GB-189915239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filtering and Purifying Hydrocarbon Gases and Filtering Bodies therefor.
Inventor: EXLEY JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,239. Exley, J. H. July 25. Drying gases.-Hydrocarbon gases, for example, acetylene, are passed through a porous earthenware body formed by burning in a kiln a mixture of finely-divided sawdust, bran, flour, or other combustible material with clay, steatite, or other suitable earth. The gases are thereby scrubbed, filtered, dried, and purified,
Patent GB-189920686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Salesman's Copying Check Books.
Inventor: LANING JAY FORD
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 20,686. Laning, J. r. Oct. 16. . Sales or counter-check books.-The leaves of a sales or counter-check book are formed by transversely folding a strip shown in Fig. 2, comprising a series of check slips 1, 2, connected along perforated lines 4 to intermediate duplicating-slips 3, which are connected to the stubs 5. Each alternate slip 1, 2 is out free from the stubs along the lines 6.
Patent GB-189920795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Plates.
Inventor: DUNCAN JOSEPH SMITH
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,795. Duncan, J. S. Oct. 17. Addressing-machine.-A series of sheet-metal plates, having characters impressed or mounted thereon, are connected together by hinge joints, so as to form a band which can be used with an addressing-machine. Each plate 10, Figs. 1 and 2, is formed on one side with tongues 11 having lateral projections 13, and on the opposite side with recesses 16 and projections 17, extending at right-angles to the plate. The edge 15, Fig. 2, of each plate is bent so as to form a flange. The central parts of each plate are formed with a deflected tongue 14 and a recess 19, Fig. 1. Extensions formed upon the flanges 15 engage with the projections 13 on adjacent plates, when the printing-plates are hinged together, and the tongues 14 rest between projections formed on the flanges 15. Type strips or carriers may be fitted removably within guideways formed by inclined lugs struck up or punched from the plates.
Patent GB-189923962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Receptacles for Growing or Holding Plants and for similar purposes.
Inventor: LELASSEUR PHILIPPE
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,962. Lelasseur, P. Dec. 1. Gardening, ornamental ; flower pots ; strawberries, special treatment of; manuring.-Relates to a r o t a r y receptacle which may be used for growing plants in, and is specially adapted for the cultivation of strawberries. The receptacle A is perforated at a, a for the insertion of plants, and is provided in the centre with a perforated receptacle D for manure. An annular race B. of channelled cross-section is secured to the bottom of the receptacle A, and rests upon rollers c, c mounted in bearings in a base-plate C. The receptacle A may be rotated upon the rollers c, c by means of handles a<1>, a<1>.
Patent GB-190001429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving and Adjustable Display Tables.
Inventor: LEGGATT JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 1429. Leggatt, J. A., Semmens, A. W., and Evel, J. J. Jan. 23. Displaying.-A table or stand for displaying goods consists of a central leaf or shelf C and of leaves or shelves D mounted on a support A. The leaf C is secured to a plate B, which is pivoted on the support A, and all the leaves are mounted at both ends on brackets E which are pivoted to straps or bars F, H. By this arrangement, the leaves may be placed at different planes as shown, or in the same plane, when they make contact with one another to form a continuous table top. They are held in position by curved braces J, which are pivoted to the brackets E of the leaf C. and pass through sockets in a cross-bar N, being secured therein by screws S.
Patent GB-190005952-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tool for Closing and Opening Fence Dropper Tongues.
Inventor: MILNER WALTER
Filed: 1900-03-30
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 5952. Milner, W. March 30. Fencing.-A tool, Fig. 1, used for pressing inwards and outwards the tongue in angular, sheet - metal droppers, Figs. 5 and 6, to secure and release the finer wires inserted in the slits y, is shaped as shown with a nose a for insertion into the slit, a shoulder c, and a recessed part b. The appliance is shown in Figs. 5 and 6 as used when securing and releasing the wires respectively.
Patent GB-190015538-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Folding Brackets for Attachment to Ladders.
Inventor: TROPPMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 15,538. Troppmann, L. Aug. 31. Brackets.-Two slotted perforated bars a, b, formed with hooks a<1>, b<1>, b<2> which engage with the rungs of the ladder H, are connected together by a screw and wing-nut c, and are clamped to the side of the ladder by clips e, formed in two parts as shown in Fig. 3. Staging or platform boards L are laid on the horizontal bars a. The brackets may be suspended below the ladder by the hooks b<1>. The apparatus may be attached to a ladder lying on a roof in order to prevent tools, materials, or persons from falling off.
Patent GB-190016252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Making Chains
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 16,252. Masion, A., and Soc. GÚnÚrale du Laminage Annulaire pour la Fabrication de Chaines sans Soudure. Sept. 12. Making chains.-Relates to apparatus for making chain links by the superposed winding of a metal strip or wire, raised to a welding heat, through a previously-formed link, as described in Specifications No. 27,459, A.D. 1898, and No. 8301, A.D. 1900. Instead of hooking or gripping the strip on to the mandrel, which necessitates the stopping of the apparatus, rollers C, D are provided, to bend the strip around the mandrel or hollow roller B. The roller C is mounted in arms M pivoted on the driving-shaft A, from which it is driven, at a higher speed than the mandrel, by gearing F. The roller D is similarly mounted on the axis of the roller C by means of a forked lever P, which is extended to form a handle for lifting the rollers. The rollers are geared to run in the same direction, and a guide-block V is carried on the lever P between them.
Patent GB-190016293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 16,293. Imray, J., [Soc. Electro-Metallurgique Franþaise]. Sept. 13. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace, for reducing ores, or decarburizing or dephosphorizing cast iron or other metals, consists of a crucible a of firebrick, magnesia, dolomite, lime, silica, chromite, or other refractory material, in an iron casing, placed below two or more carbon electrodes b, from which independent arcs pass to the fused material, the object being to avoid introduction of carbon into the material, so that, for example, soft iron, chromium, or manganese may be obtained. When two electrodes are used, a single current is passed from one through the fused material to the other, and they may be independently adjustable by screws e geared to hand-wheels x, on pivoted brackets k, in accordance with the indications of volt-meters m connected between the electrodes and the fused metal ; or they may be adjusted automatically by the currents in such shunt circuits. Separate arcs can thus be maintained. When a single alternating current is used, the two electrodes may be carried by one adjustable support, and one volt-meter dispensed with. More phased currents may be employed, with more electrodes. The furnace may be used for the manufacture of fused iron and steel directly from ore, which is partly reduced by the escaping gases before being fused, or the furnace may be combined with any arrangement for utilizing such gases for preliminary heating or reduction.
Patent GB-190103862-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Distributing Powders.
Inventor: HOEG JOHAN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 3862. Hoeg, J. A. Feb. 22. Medicines, a d - ministering. - For distributing powders on the human body, or for distributing salt, spice, &c., a device is provided, such as that shown in Fig. 3, consisting of a receptacle B,.open at one end and tapering at the other, B<1>, to a small aperture b through which the powder is discharged. This is enclosed in a box A, fitted with a pad c to close the open mouth of the box B, provided with a cover A<1> fitted with a pad d to close the aperture b. To discharge the powder, the bottom of the enclosing box A is struck.